>> the world will be watching. have a great coming up, gave marriages recognized in the district. could maryland followed dc's lead? >> barack obama and the russian prime minister face to face. we will have more on their discussions. >> the romantic relationship that may have triggered marion barry's arrest. "good morning washington" starts right now. captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> live and in hd, this is "good morning washington," on your side. good tuesday morning. i'm doug mcelway. >> and i'm alison starling. thank you for joining us. your traffic and weather together every 10 minutes. >> lisa baden is back from vacation. but first, here is -- here is

adam caskey. >> unseasonably cool temperatures yet again. this afternoon will be below average. the average high is 88. we will make it to the mid 80's. culpeper, up 64. not all that humid out there. it will be even less humid as we move into tomorrow. it will not be very human and sold this weekend. we will be near 90 this weekend. a lot of sunshine this morning. some afternoon clouds. a slight chance of a passing shower north of the metro area. less humid, low 80's tomorrow. welcome back. >> we will begin this tuesday morning with a big wreck on 66 for drivers going wesound.

only the left shoulder is getting around the crash. a vehicle is wedged under a traffic -- under a tractor- trailer. this is westbound at 234 business. it is highly visible for eastbound visitors. travel times are with us on 95 between richmond and baltimore. overnight construction has been taken care of. no problems on the beltway. back to alison and doug. same-sex marriages performed in other states are now recognized in the district. >> this went into effect at midnight. >> now maryland could follow d.c. bossed lead. matt brock has more. good morning. >> that means people who live in the district, same-sex couples

who have gotten marriages in other states, they get the same rights accorded to married couples here in the district. maryland may go with this, as well, at least the governor of maryland says this is a real possibility. this woman and her partner have been together for 18 years. there would love to be able to live as a married couple. >> we do not have any legal relationship. >> counts martin o'malley among those willing to recognize same- sex marriages, if they get married somewhere else. >> it is difficult to deny equal rights to people when it comes to rights that are dispersed by government. if the person has these rights under another state, we are

pressed to deny those rights. we probably should. we should respect those rights. >> this man opposes these rights. >> if i lose and a grant same- sex marriages as their result of a defeat of the constitutional amendment, so be it. >> o'malley has critics on the other side. this man would like the state to do more than recognize vows made elsewhere. >> it is good for maryland to do so here in the state. >> among the rights granted to same-sex marriages in the district is insurance rights that require employers insurance belt -- insurance benefits also goes for gay couples.

you still not cannot -- you still cannot get married in the district. that is expected to be brought up in the fall. matt brock, abc 7 news. >> thank you. president barack obama's is in the middle of a packed schedule in russia. he has given a graduation speech. mr. obama sat down for a face- to-face meeting with vladimir putin this morning. the president plays predict the president praised putin for the work he has done for all russians. today is the day many michael jackson's france have been waiting for, the memorial service. it will get underway in just a few hours. it will get underway at the staples center. we now know the names of many of the celebrities taking part.

they include mariah carey and a share. we will let you know who else is involved -- they include mariah carey and usher. we are learning more about the stalking charges against marion barry. investigators are looking at how the ex-husband may have been involved in the arrest. kris van cleave explains. >> marion barry had police stopped the ex-husband from entering the wilson building for an event. >> that individual had been confrontational with mr. barry in the past. >> his accuser wrote letters and said in part --

as for the events leading up to his arrest, his lawyer confirms he spent much of july 4 with his accuser. they had planned to go to rehoboth beach. they were -- they returned to dc. >> we believe the charge stems from a personal relationship that has gone horribly wrong. >> they left the home shortly before being arrested. they say barry was a frequent visitor. >> i have seen them together. i do not believe it. >> barry is expected to be in court on thursday. that is when they will learn if charges will be proceeded. his attorney says he is confident they will win if it

goes to court. kris van cleave, abc 7 news. >> before the arrest, he only had a few ups and downs this year. he was threatened to be put in jail for failure to file taxes. it would have been a violation of his probation. the case was later resolved with barry not having to return to jail. then he received a kidney transplant. still to come, the staples center will soon be filling with thousands of michael jackson fans. we will have the latest on preparation for the memorial service. >> we have a cool front moving into town. it will spell some changes for tomorrow. >> and lisa baden will be back with another look at your morning commute.morning comm

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5:11 on this tuesday. your traffic and weather together every 10 minutes. >> adam caskey has the latest on our forecast. we had another beautiful day yesterday. i know it will return to summer soon. >> it is inevitable.

but we have our sweet old time. i think by saturday and sunday we will be up near 90 with high humidity. itilet more clefoabrt and lessab humid over the next fw days a cold front is scheduled to ve we'rein comfortableightw. no lvspsyotansyia, 63. thdew point is hovering near the 60-degree mark. it is comfortable outside. a cool front will move through and it could trigger an isolated shower or two. generally dry with a fair amount of sunshine. highs today in the mid 80's. cooler tomorrow. lower humidity. >> i have a huge wreck on 66 westbound in manassas.

it is ave e hicldeunrde aac trro rl only the shoulder is getting around the activity. eastbound traffic only gets a partial view of the crash. 66 west at 234 business. this is traffic on i-95. headlights twinkling northbound leaving newington to get to the beltway. uneventful commute up to the pentagon. nothing complicated in maryland. we're good on 270. alison and doug, back to you. >> and we're glad you're back. 5:13 is your time. >> and tv makes waves. we will have details that the cast of "real world" is getting. >>

>> you are watching abc 7's "good morning washington with doug mckelway, alison starling, meteorologist brian van de graaff, weather, and lisa baden, traffic. this is "good morning washingt," on your side. checking our top stories. prince george's county employees could be facing furloughs this morning. this is a plan to help reduce a budget shortfall. >> about 180 law enforcement officers will take part in anti- terrorism training this morning. there will be on trains and will conduct truck inspections throughout the county. there is no terrorist threat and exercise is routine. it will take place from 6:00

a.m. until 7:00 p.m. >> there will be a report on pollution and human health risks. some of the infections could be life threatening. swimmers and boaters are at risk. 5:17. eight strangers have moved into the district. not everyone is given them a warm welcome. "the real world" is now taping. some are twittering and blogging about what they are seeing at the house. not everyone is thrilled about this new addition. >> people are following them around will bring in a lot of teenagers in the neighborhood. >> those against the show are taking their frustrations out

and they are saying most washingtonians are not happy with all of this attention. the show will continue taping through september. >> we like hollywood, but we're not hollywood here. people do not like they're disruptions. 5:18. your traffic and weather together every 10 minutes. >> it feels nice outside. is going to feel even nicer. it is just so on to say that. this week, it will get even nicer. it is not that humid outside. it is -- we have on seasonable temperatures. and it is going to get better. >> does that mean august is going to be a nightmare? >> it always comes at some time. olne 6 7. around 60 degreenumbersho

thatea mt insis not i tallhat e.lhid ouidh it does tnoeenc urtl ffoomable. the humidity will drop a bit tomorrow. cumberland, up 54. all but cooler off to our west. let's go to the almanac data. we topped out at 85 yesterday. temperatures today it will be similar. the average temperature is 88 for a high. we're running below that. mid-level deck of clouds moved through last night but it has since cleared. we have plenty of sunshine for our sunrise. becoming partly cloudy -- becoming partly sunny and later today. nottoo humid. we will have even lower

humidity. we cannot rule out a passing shower north of the metro area. predominantly dry, however. becoming less humid. temperatures, 60's. tomorrow, looking good. we again, upper 80's. humidity and a few thunderstorms. >> we have an accident on 66 with only the shoulder getting by. eastbound traffic is looking just fine to get to fair oaks. nothing on 95. we're good at the wilson bridge. we are good on the right heading across the american legion bridge to tysons. we go in and out of baltimore, >> thank you. and its uneventful > microsoft has an important internet warning. >> the ipod could be getting a

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degrees. >> a pitchers' duel at a hitter's ballpark. we will have details. >> later on "oprah," octomom's not -- father speaks about her daughter.

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in washington. phil nicholson's family has been rocked again. his mother has been diagnosed with breast cancer. his sister says her mom gets the same outpouring of love that amy has gone. amy had surgery last weekend. incredible story. they're fighting a tremendous story with cancer. in baseball, the nationals were at colorado last night. let me take you to the mile-high city. let's go to the first inning. that is trouble from the get go. one-zero rockies. it would hold. the bases were loaded. this is a double play. the rockies went 1-0. there is a look at your sports.

have a great day. >> thank you. time for headlines in business news. >> we have that with linda bell. >> the obama administration is rertedly close to a deal to help pay for the health-care overhaul. the sides are close to a deal that would result in one and $50 billion of cost savings. an announcement could come as early as tomorrow. stock index futures are slightly lower. crude oil futures are trading slightly higher. watch for the government to move to limit speculation in the commodities markets. the trading commission plans to introduce limits on speculative trading. this would have to be approved by commissioners. that is business news.

i am linda bell reporting for abc news. back to you. >> thank you. 5:27. the news continues. >> in our next half hour, there is relief in a small south carolina community. how a police standoff finally came to an end. >> in just hours, fans will get to sit their final farewell to the king of pop. >> adam caskey live in the weather center. >> adam caskey live in the weather center. no humidity out there for now. yeah, but, wow! it looks like you guys have everything. we sure do -- we help millions of people save. look -- we're number one in motorcycle insurance, a leader in boat and rv, and -- oh, wait, let me guess.

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>> live and in hd, this is "good morning washington," on your side. good morning, washington. it is tuesday morning. 5:30 is your time. i'm alison starling. >> and i'm doug mckelway. would begin with your traffic and weather together every 10 minutes. adam caskey is filling in this week. it is nice to see the sunshine. >> it feels great. one of our interns put together some numbers. by now, at reagan national airport, we have had 1290-degree days. so far we've had two. the waremtust traperera was 90. '90 and '91. right now, a lot of sun shines. ifuteaul. utthe sun is getting radeyad top upe vezor thrihon.

warm today, up 61 in waldorf. here is the extended forecast. mid 80's today. partly cloudy skies. a brief passing shower is possible. generally dry. a lot of sunshine over the next couple of days. by the weekend, we will see a little return of the sheet. we will be flirting with 90 degrees and higher humidity. you'll feel some changes by next week. >> we have an accident on 66 westbound at 234 business. been working for about 40 minutes. 66 west at 234 business. a vehicle is wedged under a tractor trailer. nothing on 95 between richmond and baltimore to report.

we will take you live to 270. headlights are heading southbound. we're quiet out of frederick. >> thank you. the stage is set for what could be the largest celebrity farewell of all time. >> thousands of fans will flood the staples center to say goodbye to michael jackson. kathy park has more on the mass of servers. >> just like his life, his public service plans to be a spectacle. stevie wonder and usher will be there to say goodbye. elizabeth taylor and jackson's ex-wife will not be there. michael jackson always knew how to draw a crowd. loyal fans plan to go to the staples center in what could be

the biggest celebrity send off of all time. it is expected to be a star- studded event. >> ♪ i'll be there ♪ they plan to take the stage. kobe bryant and berg shills are expected to take the stage. quick -- kobe bryant and broke oke shields are expected to take the stage. >> i got a note saying congratulations, i got accepted. >> others are expected to watch at home. the memorial will be broadcast live. >> if people are not credentialed, they will not be in an area where they cannot see anything. >> his sister was aeent the

forest lawn cemetery. there are reports that his casket was created in indiana with -- is estimated to be worth $25,000. the private gathering with family members at the forest lawn cemetery is expected to take place before the public memorial service. it is not known if jackson's body will be taken to the staples center. kathy park, abc 7 news. >> thank you. you can watch the memorial service right here on abc 7. charlie gibson will anger live coverage begins in -- beginning at 1:00 p.m. we are learning new details on the murder investigation of steve mcnair. the gun found was bought by his

20-year-old girlfriend, sahel kazemi, just two days before their deaths. police are not sure if she was murdered or committed suicide. >> that classification when not be made until testing is done and results are back. >> mcnair's death has been ruled a homicide. police are interviewing several people and trying to determine a possible motive. people in a small town of south carolina are filled with relief. the search for a serial killer is now over. we have more. >> law enforcement officials say patrick burris was a serial killer who terrorized the community. the break in the case happened

early on monday morning in north carolina. police say they shot burris after he opened fire on police first. >> at the time he was killed, he was on a probation violation. he was wanted for being a habitual felon. >> neighbors noticed an suv that matched a description. >> i did see the flash from the gun. >> before the killing spree came to an end, five people of this community were killed. the first victim was a peach farmer who was gunned down in his home. on monday, a daughter and her mother were found bound and shot. then a business owner and his daughter were found dead. when barber said he would

protect himself. >> my bought -- my gun is over there. it is mine. >> neighbors can now breathe easier. authorities say this investigation is not over. law enforcement is looking into his recent activities to see if he has killed in other places. policeay the ballistic tests show the gun he was holding match the gun used in the killings. fairfax county police of looking for two men who allegedly tried to adopt a 9- year-old girl. this happened in the oakton area. the child told police one man tried to drag her away. he appeared to signal to a second suspect. the girl was able to break free

and run for help. still ahead, another great reason for drinking the stuff. >> i have water, but same idea. >> coffee does more for you than just increase your energy. >> republicans get tough on governor mark sanford. their stand against his extramarital affair. ffair.

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>> hello. i am with the woolly mammoth theatre company located downtown. come out to see the hottest new place in america. good morning, washington. 5:42 on this tuesday morning. your traffic and weather together every 10 minutes. >> adam caskey is in for brian. we have had a pleasant summer with low humidity. >> we will lock out. it will get better -- we will luck out. generally wloum hidity today. it will improve ner tt exhe ofay d e ncne 1, we will have seen t tab10ou 90-deayees d inhe

district. we have on two since june 1. 61 in warrenton. here is the forecast. a lot of sunshine this morning. high temperatures in the mid 80's. a passing, a brief shower north of the metro area. cooler and less humid tomorro. >> 66. westhaund s a a vehicle wedged under a traffic trailer ar 234 business. only the shoulder is getting past this crash. eastbound seems to be handli it ok. everything is on time on 95 between richmond and baltimore. 270 left side of the screen is southbound at father hurley boulevard. >> thank you. 5:43.

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>> you are watching abc 7's "good morning washington," with doug mckelway, alison starling, meteorologist brian van de graaff, weather, and lisa baden, traffic. this is "good morning washington," on your side. checking our top stories on this tuesday, more fallout for mark sanford. the republican party voted to censure him because of this recent behavior. he left last month on a secret trip to meet his mistress. he said that he appreciates the party's position. >> sarah palin's lawyer said there is no legal issue

compelling her to resign. her sudden announcement that she is stepping down has fueled a motive. she thought it was in the best interest of the state for her to resign. >> it may soon be easier to find out how senators spend their budgets. their office expenses and salaries are in volumes that must be purchased. the senate has voted to post that information on the internet. 5:48. 68 degrees on this early tuesday morning. your traffic and weather together every 10 minutes. >> this is turning out to be a highly unusual summer. >> since june 1, we have had two 90-degree days.

>> it is a nice treat. >> i love it. 90-gderege days in our future. we will be ose to it on saturday and sunday. hawe nveot n really hit it. most likely, we will be in the upper 80's. s at 5:50.ally se a lot of suhi tneo start our day. lo tudylo skies by the afternoon. spotsylvania, up 61. palmer park at 64. the dew point number is right near 60. not that humid out there, especially relative to early july. you'll feel some added humidity by the weekend.

85 was the high temperature yesterday at reagan national. the high -- the average today is 88. we have a few clouds that moved overhead. a lot of sunshine to start their day. high temperature, 86. the cold front will do it in. we cannot rule up a brief passing shower mainly north of the metro area. behind the cool front, we will have a northwesterly wind. we will be cooler tomoow. highs in the lower 80's. gradually warming by the weekend with increased humidity. >> great traffic, 270 between hagerstown and baltimore. nothing i-95 between baltimore and richmond. we're good on the wilson bridge.

route 4, route 5 are good. a good morning on the dulles greenway and the dulles toll road. crashed on 66 west. -- crash on 66 west near 234. good between germantown and the beltway. alison and doug? >> you know this. we aspire to educate and inform. >> if there is one thing we have learned, it is that der love to shop. this time it was a hardware store. there are a few deer window shopping. one-right through the door. it crashed into the finals. the deer halted his rampage when

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coffee. >> five cops seems like an awful lot, even for us -- five cups seems like an awful lot, even for us. >> beirut awakening for "the real world -- >> a rude awakening for "the real world." >> and lisa baden will be back with another look at your morning commute. traffic and weather when "good morning

thousands of mourners prepared to say the fear felt to michael jackson. new details on the memorial service. >> a romantic relationship at the center of marion barry's arrest. we will tell you how the ex- husband may have played a role. >> president obama in russia. the latest on his mission. "good morning washington" continues right now. captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- good morning, washington. 6:00